stipulations

noun

plural of stipulation
as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends their proposal for a baseball franchise includes several stipulations that are unacceptable

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Recent Examples of stipulations All rights reserved American Airlines Admirals Club and United Club and lounges, have similar stipulations, with some interesting wrinkles. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Although, there are almost certainly the same contract stipulations that in this deal that mean Verstappen could walk for 2028 if something surprising were to open up at the other big three teams. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Councilmember LeEtta Felter said the stipulations were aimed at minimizing neighborhood impacts and creating clear accountability. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The script was tailored to bring Oliver’s voice and comedic timing to the character while still honoring his stipulations. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Tehran has repeatedly sought to claim sovereignty over the channel and has targeted vessels that do not adhere to stipulations, compounding uneven oil prices triggered by months of US strikes and retaliatory Iranian attacks. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 This broad language on local spending authority may render the earlier stipulations toothless. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 But Shields has a few stipulations for her teenage daughter. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 As a result of stipulations with pick protections, the Hornets received the least-favorable 2026 first-round selections of Washington, Memphis, Phoenix and Orlando. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulations
  1. provisions
  2. requirements
  3. conditions
Noun
  • The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Put simply, penalty relief describes the broader set of IRS provisions that can help taxpayers avoid, reduce or remove certain penalties.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction.
    — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • Victoria’s contemporary rig, winches, and autopilot functionality allow for single-handed sailing in conditions that would keep its predecessor at the dock.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
  • While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of conditions

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“Stipulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulations. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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